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Maytag Stove Noise
I have a 15 yr old Maytag stand alone stove that makes a clicking/chattering noise when the oven is on. I had the clock/timer mechanism replaced a few months ago because it was constantly making a...
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Sprayed on Drywall Finish Repair; Help Please
Drywall mechanics and my insurance company are debating the best way to repair (or better to replace???) the heavy sprayed on acoustic ceiling type finish in my family room where the leaning tree...
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Help: Circulator shuts off when burner shuts off
Hi All, I have a Crown Boiler with a Honeywell Aquastat L8148E Relay. This unit is used for domestic single family baseboard hot water heating only, with no zone valves. I noticed that the circulator...
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One More Boiler-Burner Question
Hi, I have an older cast iron boiler. I just recently had a Reillo burner installed (it replace a 30 year old Beckett head). Today it's 31 degrees out and the boiler is working hard to keep temp in...
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Low water level in toilet
Hi. Yes, what is low? Seems slightly lower than the other toilets. Have tried adjusting the tank mechanics, etc. No water on floor to show any leaks. I have heard of hairline cracks, but not clear how...
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pvc membrain roofing?
I'm in northern California and am thinking of useing the pvc single ply roofing menbrain on a 5/12 pitch roof.Has any one had any experiance with useing this on pitched roofs.I'd appreciate your...
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Free standing natural gas stove pilot light
My stove works fine, but when I reach the thermostat setting and the stove shuts down and returns to pilot light only, the pilot light goes out. If I restart pilot light it works fine again until it...
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Energy saving questions
So what's the general conscensus on closing vents and shutting doors in unused rooms in your house to save energy? I did this for a long time and then when I got a new air conditioner installed, the...
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Still getting tons of viruses?
Several weeks ago there were some thread on viruses coming in fake Microsoft patches and undelivered messages. I was getting about 500/day. It is now down to maybe 50/day. Just wondering if others are...
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Lennox FlexZone
I am getting estimates for a new air handler for my heat pump. One of the contractors suggested a FlexZone to handle the 9° temperature variance between floors during heating season. I am considering...
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Pool Winterizing Question
We just bought a house with an above ground pool that is 18 feet across and 48 inches high. It has not been opened this year and with winter almost upon us I plan on leaving it closed until summer....
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Drywall question
I'm doing some drywall in my basement. I've got the first coat of mud and tape on and ready for a sand. I used a General purpose Joint compound for this coat. Someone suggesting I change to a "Light...
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Bathroom Remodel
Would anyone have an idea on what an average price would be for labor on an average sized bathroom that needs tile (wall and floor), tub, all fixtures, enclosure, vanity/sink, and toilet all replaced?...
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Toilet That Wobbles
What needs to be done to secure a toilet that wobbles a little? The bolts at the base just turn like they are stripped or something. The toilet works ok, I woiuld like to get it back the way it was....
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Furnace not working properly
Well it's starting to get cold around here so I decided to turn the furnace on for the winter but it's not working properly. It only worked once and that was about 24 hours after I turned the...
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